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___________ is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform.

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Habeas Corpus
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Mandamus
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Prohibition
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Certiorari
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Solution

The correct option is A Mandamus
Mandamus is a Latin word, which means "We Command". Mandamus is an order from the Supreme Court or High Court to a lower court or tribunal or public authority to perform a public or statutory duty. It writ can be issued against anyone, including the president or governor of the state, a private person or chief justice.

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